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Happy Mind


“Whatever living beings there may be — feeble or strong, long, stout, or of medium size, short, small, large, those seen or those unseen, those dwelling far or near, those who are born as well as those yet to be born — may all beings have happy minds.” (The Buddha, Karaniya Metta Sutta)

 

Treat yourself well
Enjoy the purr of a kitty cat
Feel the softness of your pillow
And the warmth of your bed
Treat yourself with kindness
We all make mistakes
Our worth is not at stake
We are loved beyond measure
Treat yourself with care
Tend to your needs
Nurture your heart
And enjoy a Happy Mind

 

 

Embrace all of you.

 

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Conquer Yourself

It is better
to conquer yourself
than to win
a thousand battles.
Then the victory is yours.
It cannot be
taken from you,
not by angels
or by demons,
heaven or hell.
(Buddha, c. 563 BC – 483 BC)

And the funny thing is
The battle is only inside of you
And when you conquer yourself
You suddenly realize
You have always been alright
You have always been enough
What you chased away
Was simply a filter
A bundle of thoughts
That covered your true vision
And the funny thing is
There is no battle at all

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You Are In Charge

“It is wrong to think that misfortunes come from the east or from the west; they originate within one’s own mind. Therefore, it is foolish to guard against misfortunes from the external world and leave the inner mind uncontrolled.”(Buddha)

Dive into your inner world
Get to know your subtleties
Your own east and west
Your north and your south
And when things don’t feel right
Steer your boat, adjust your sails
Sailor, You are in charge

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